A new Stenoloba Staudinger species from China (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Bryophilinae)
2011
New Stenoloba Species from China
Sample size: 4
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Oleg Pekarsky
Conclusion
A new species of Stenoloba, named Stenoloba viridicollar, has been identified and described from Sichuan, China.
Supporting Evidence
- The new species was collected in Sichuan province in 2008.
- It has distinguishing features such as a greenish-grey head and collar.
- The species is only known from its type locality.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of moth in China that looks similar to two other moths but has some unique features.
Methodology
The species was identified through a comparison of morphological features with related species.
Limitations
The identification of the female is based on external features since the other species were only described from males.
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